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Posted: 03-Oct-25
Location: North Bergen, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $156,249.60
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Internal Number: 2025-170600
Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join the growing team at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey. Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities are available. This is an excellent opportunity to become a member of our expanding network. This position will support the Neurosurgeon in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, with a strong focus on surgical cases. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills and strong communication with a commitment to outstanding patient care. This role requires an on-call commitment, including weekends and holidays as needed, with alternating First On-Call to the Physician.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide comprehensive medical services under physician supervision, including performing patient histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, managing conditions, and prescribing medication.
- Serve as a key member of the healthcare team by participating in interdisciplinary rounds, facilitating clear communication, and ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Apply evidence-based medicine to improve patient outcomes, serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other staff and students, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all clinical activities are documented accurately and adhere to all Hackensack Meridian Health policies, professional standards, and standards of behavior.
COMPENSATION:
Full Time Minimum Starting Salary: $156,249.60
Per Diem Minimum Hourly Rate: $75.12 hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
- Physician Assistant License.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.